LBS Landscape Inc

08/01/2026

06/27/2026

A careful trim is better than a harsh cutback when you’re unsure what type of hydrangea you have 🌿

06/25/2026

Pollinators need blooms in every season 🐝 A few flowers I like mixing in:
🌸 Crocus, primula, and grape hyacinth help early visitors
💜 Salvia, bee balm, and echinacea bring lots of summer activity
🌼 Zinnias, cosmos, and lantana keep color going for a long time
🌿 Thyme and sedum are great low-growing options
🦋 Asters and globe thistle help stretch the bloom season later
🚫 I avoid spraying flowers when bees and butterflies are visiting
The more bloom times you mix together, the more life your garden seems to attract.

06/24/2026

A fallen branch can be useful habitat 🌳 A few things I like to remember:
🍄 Fungi help break the wood down slowly
🪲 Beetles and other tiny insects move in as the branch softens
🐦 Woodpeckers and birds may search it for food
🦎 Small creatures can use old wood for shelter
🌱 As it breaks down, it returns nutrients to the soil
🏡 I keep pieces only where they’re safe and not in the way
Not every branch needs to leave the garden right away. Sometimes it becomes part of the little ecosystem.

06/11/2026

I try not to panic when I see caterpillars anymore 🐛 A few things I check before removing them:
🦋 Monarch caterpillars need milkweed, so I leave those alone.
🌿 Black swallowtail caterpillars often show up on dill, parsley, or fennel, and I usually let them stay.
🍅 Tomato hornworms can strip plants fast, so I move them if they’re doing too much damage.
🥬 Cabbage loopers are a different story because they can chew brassicas quickly.
👀 Identification matters because some caterpillars turn into beautiful pollinators, while others can wreck a crop.
A few chewed leaves are not always a disaster, but knowing who is doing the chewing helps a lot.

06/03/2026

Spring trees make the garden feel alive again 🌸 A few beautiful ones to look for:
🌸 Cherry for soft pink blooms.
🤍 Dogwood for elegant spring flowers.
🌷 Magnolia for big, dramatic blossoms.
🍎 Crabapple for flowers and later wildlife interest.
💜 Redbud for early color on bare branches.
Before planting, I always check the mature size so it fits the space long-term.

06/03/2026

🦋 A butterfly and hummingbird magnet everyone should grow!

05/03/2026

Mulch can help a garden so much, but the wrong kind can create a whole new set of problems you did not plan for 🌿
🍂 I usually stick with simple options like shredded leaves, straw, arborist wood chips, or plain cardboard under mulch.
🌱 What works best for me is a light, breathable layer that holds moisture without smothering the soil.
🚫 I’m always careful with anything that heats up, mats down, or looks too processed, because that can cause trouble around roots.
🪴 Thick fresh grass clippings are one I avoid using in a heavy layer since they can get slimy fast.
🍅 Around vegetables, I like clean straw or chopped leaves because they are easy to work with and break down nicely over time.